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Hattie Brown versus the Cloud Snatchers: Step through the fridge and into a peculiar new world with this fantastical and imaginative adventure series Kindle Edition

by Claire Harcup (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: Hattie Brown (3 Book Series)

The day Hattie Brown got pulled through the fridge was the same day everything started to disappear from the house — but missing socks were about to be the least of her troubles.

Hattie Brown lives a quiet life with her mother. That is, until the day she’s pulled into the magical realm of Somewhere-Nowhere.

This new world – full of tiny dragons, talking elephants, and enormous worms – has lost its clouds, so when Hattie realises she has the power to make it rain, there’s hope she could be what this strange place has been waiting for.

But not everyone is pleased with Hattie’s arrival. Ruled over by the cruel Lord Mortimer, Somewhere-Nowhere is in trouble. And when Hattie discovers that he’s hiding an army of kidnapped children, she doesn’t care who wants her there and who doesn’t: nothing is going to stop her rescuing them… not even the arrival of a boy they call Nimbus.

Hattie Brown versus the Cloud Snatchers is the first title in Claire Harcup’s middle-grade Hattie Brown series.

PRAISE FOR HATTIE BROWN VERSUS THE CLOUD SNATCHERS

'A lovely gentle story with some fabulous characters and a fun magical world . . . I loved Hattie.' – Samantha Giles, author of Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill

'a fun adventure in a wacky land, and great entertainment' – Roberta, NetGalley Reviewer

'I honestly fell in love with this book' – Emily, NetGalley Reviewer

'imaginative and fantastical' – Erin, NetGalley Reviewer

Reading age

8 - 12 years
Print length

242 pages
Language

English
Grade level

3 - 7
Publication date

24 Sept. 2020
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ASIN : B08FT6JWTM
Publisher : Agora Books (24 Sept. 2020)
Language : English
File size : 4106 KB
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Print length : 242 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 1913099660

Best Sellers Rank: 408,606 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 1,330 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Adventure
- 1,422 in Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy eBooks
- 13,332 in Fantasy & Magic for Children

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Jonathan D, London UK

My neighbour's kids were enthralled

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2020

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I needed a present for a neighbour's 9 year-old girl and bought Hattie on recommendation from another parent. I can't claim to be an expert in children's fiction but the effect on Maggie down the street was lovely. I went round yesterday and she was literally dancing round the kitchen with her copy, saying how much she loved Hattie and joking about looking into the fridge to see if there was another world in there. I've never had that level of reaction from any kid to a present I've given, so I don't think she was acting for my benefit! Apparently her 11 year-old brother is enjoying it too and they fight over access.
All this made me have a read of the first few chapters. Huge fun, the right level of suspense for this age group, I think and charming enough keep an adult interested if you like to read to your children. Remember this is the first of a trilogy, so read them in order!

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S Alderton

We all loved it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2020

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What a fantastic story. We can't wait for the rest of the trilogy to see what happens to Hattie and all the folk of Somewhere Nowhere next. Everyone in the family has a favourite character. Mine is Bench. But there was equal love for Arthur, Victor and Credo. Sir Gideon is funny. I love Bench and his stern little ways. The whole thing is a total joy. Rock on Hattie!

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Francis

Vivid story telling, beautifully written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2021

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Such a colourful story you feel you' re really there in Somewhere - Nowhere land. The plot and story telling really draw you in - it would be lovely if they made a film of the books. It's difficult to decide on our favourite characters - so many to choose from - The Knowledge Worm, Lady Violet, Victor or Bench? Not to mention the heroine/hero Hattie and Arthur. My children loved it and we listened to the first two audio books, non stop in the car in the summer. We can't wait to listen to the third and final instalment when we can drive long distances again. Beautifully written. More please!

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Happy half term

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2020

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Bought as a birthday present for my 8 year old niece who disappeared from her birthday tea to continue reading this wonderful book. She told her teacher she had a happy half term because she met Hattie Brown and her friends! Books 2 and 3 are now at the top of her Christmas list.

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Amber D

I’m hooked!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2020

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I’ve read this first book in the trilogy and couldn’t wait to start the second, which arrived today! I may be an adult, however, the writer has taken me into a secret world, a world as exciting as I remember Enid Blyton’s Enchanted Wood being, when I was a child. Lovely.

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The book is quite an adventure and fun too

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 November 2020

Hattie Brown lives with her mum who is depressed. She looks after her mum, reminding her to eat and making her food. One afternoon Hattie notices that things have been going missing in the house, including the butter she is just about to use.

After making her mum a sandwich she opens the fridge to put the cheese away and notices a tiny elephant on one of the shelves. The elephant grabs hold of Hattie and pulls her in. After a long time whirling, Hattie lands in a strange place called Somewhere-Nowhere, oh and the elephant is no longer tiny it is full size.

Trouble is only special hundredth children are supposed to be brought to Somewhere-Nowhere and the elephant, Victor is in trouble for bringing her through. A dragon, Sir Gideon, wants to take Hattie and return her to her world before he gets in trouble for her being there, but it isn’t long before the guards find them.

Soon though Hattie discovers something sinister about this land and is determined to put it right.

Hattie Brown versus the Cloud Snatchers is the first book in a series about a young eleven-year-old girl who is taken to another realm by an elephant through her fridge. The elephant took her as she could see him, something humans are not supposed to be able to do.

The book had an Alice in Wonderland vibe to it, especially the falling for what seemed like a very long time and then landing in a place where animals and objects talk, though a more up to date version.

The plot is essentially about one young girl who has spent her young life caring for her mother being dragged to a world she has never heard of and she wants to get back to her mum but she also knows that she needs to help a group of children who have been kidnapped by the evil Lord who runs Somewhere-Nowhere. Hattie is strong, capable, hot-headed at times, and remarkable for her age.

The book is quite an adventure and fun too. It is a little on the long side and at times the story seemed to stall before picking up again. Whilst I enjoyed the book I’m not sure I would continue with the series as I didn’t feel fully invested in Hattie’s story, nor the world-building which for a child reading the book might be enough but for me felt lacking. Though I can see young readers being enthralled by the strange land and the talking animals.

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*I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed

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The BookCosy

Alice in Wonderland versus The Wizard Of Oz

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2020

The opening of the story takes you straight into the action: Hattie being pulled through her own fridge by an elephant and taken to a magical far-away land, Somewhere-Nowhere. This book is action-packed with lots of colourful, interesting characters that will keep children entertained and engrossed. Hattie's adventure in the world of Somewhere-Nowhere had an Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz feel about it as she meets a host of strange characters in a seemingly crazy world ruled by Lord Mortimer. As Hattie tries to find her way home she makes special friendships along the way and realises that she must put the hundredth children first by attempting to rescue them rather than escaping herself. Hattie, who is normally quite reserved discovers a new found confidence in herself along with other qualities such as determination, perseverance and bravery, which surprises but motivates her further.

This book was a pleasure to read and I can really visualise children becoming absorbed in the magical world of Somewhere-Nowhere. The descriptions and imagery were vivid, the chapters short and punchy with a good mixture of dialogue, characterisation, setting and action. I am looking forward to reading the next books in the series and finding out more about Hattie's adventures in the realm of Somewhere-Nowhere.

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